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Commenting on the new warning system, West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper said: “This is a very welcome development in improving how the emergency response to flood threats gives residents a chance to prepare.

“It is an example of how agencies and communities can and should be working together.

“Many Ormskirk residents’ homes have been hit by floods on a number of occasions. Improving the warning systems for all residents is one of the ways agencies need to get smarter to better protect local communities.”

The Environment Agency have informed MP Rosie that they expect to have the full flood warning system in place from late February 2017 meaning it will not be available for use this winter.